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1581 San Carlos Bay Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

Sanibel
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1581 San Carlos Bay Drive,Sanibel, FL 33957
$2,999,000
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  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,976 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: jeffrey burns, tiffany burns
Office: premier sotheby's int'l realty
MLS#:225049267
Source:FL_GFMB

Price summary

  • Price:$2,999,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$630.7

About this home

Luxury coastal living redefined – a waterfront sanctuary on Sanibel Island. Where the wide bay meets the deep canal, this extraordinary residence delivers a lifestyle that feels more like living aboard a private yacht than a traditional home. Surrounded by water at front and back, with sweeping views of the bay to one side and one of Sanibel’s widest, deepest sailboat-access canals to the other, this home offers an unrivaled island experience. A lush expanse of protected mangrove tidal marshland wraps the property, ensuring privacy and a sense of coastal seclusion. A boater’s dream. A designer’s vision. Positioned on a direct-access canal with no bridges—ideal for sailboats and large vessels—this property sits in one of the desirable locations for serious boaters. Designed with a reverse floor plan to elevate your views where they matter most, every space feels intentional and luxurious. High above it all, two-story ceilings with clerestory windows flood the interiors with light,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1988
  • Subdivision & Development:SANIBEL ISLES
  • Listing ID #:225049267
  • Added:522 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 25, 2026 at 03:23 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Tile, Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Freezer, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Separate Ice Machine, Wine Cooler
  • Living area:3,976 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ceiling Fans, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating:Central, Electric
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Metal
  • Year built:1988
  • Building area:3,976 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.32 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Two Story
  • Construction Materials:Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Lanai, Open, Porch, Screened
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,999,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$630.7
  • Tax amount:$17,033 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Amenities:Bar, Pantry
  • Pool features:In Ground, Pool Equipment
  • Smart home:Yes

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
The source of the information about real property available for sale or rent is the copyrighted and proprietary database of the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc.. Copyright 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc.; all rights reserved. The data is provided by the IDX Program, and the Information is Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. FL_GFMB Member Broker: Jim Fischer

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